Trail-Running Shoes Buying Guide

Softer, bouncier, more stable and more durable—the redesigned HOKA Torrent 4 women's trail-running shoes are all about cushion and honed for the long haul on demanding trails.
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View the HOKA Torrent Product LineView all HOKA Women's Trail-Running ShoesBest Use | Trail Running |
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Trail-Running Shoe Type | Light-Trail |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Moderate Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 5 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | Mesh |
Lining | Textile |
Midsole | EVA |
Outsole | Rubber |
Rock Plate | No |
Weight (Pair) | Unavailable |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
UK | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 |
EU | 36 | 36.6 | 37.3 | 38 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 40 | 40.6 | 41.3 | 42 | 42.6 | 43.3 | 44 | 44.6 | 45.3 |
Foot Length (in.) | 8.7 | 8.8 | 9 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 10 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.5 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 11 |
Measurements are stated in inches.
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I’ve been wearing the Torrents for years. I was unhappy with the lack of tread on the 3s and I hoped the 4s would be better. The shoes are extremely comfortable and cushy but they are wide and sloppy for my narrow foot, even with a heel lock. The tread looks and feels grippy but it is not. I slip slide around on the wet and greasy PNW terrain, as well as technical dry terrain, unlike the 1s and 2s which had decent tread.
I have been wearing the torrent 3's and have really been impressed with them! I was excited to try the torrent 4 because I heard about the wider toe box... just purchased my first pair a week ago and they are absolutely perfect for me! Straight out of the box and onto a four hour trail day with not one blister and not one problem! I didn't think it was possible to have something more comfortable than the torrent 3's, but the torrent 4's have certainly exceeded my expectations! Well constructed, stable, and exceptionally comfortable! I am online today purchasing the other two colours!!  One more note, while these are not considered golf shoes, I am also wearing them for golf!!
I love this shoe. I had been running in the Speedgoats and wanted something a little less...everything. I have a long and low volume foot and these fit wonderfully. I ran the Catalina 50 in January in them (so a lot of fireroads) and they were wonderful to train and race in. Just bought my second pair.
I loved the previous torrent models and have been running in them for 4 years! Unfortunately this model is much wider and my foot slips around too much, contributing to blisters during long runs. They are comfortable for walking around, but I would not recommend for sustained efforts.